toiletry

noun

toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: an article or preparation (such as toothpaste, shaving cream, or cologne) used in cleaning or grooming oneself
usually used in plural

Examples of toiletry in a Sentence

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Nothing ruins the excitement of accessorizing for vacation faster than arriving to a tangled pile of necklaces at the bottom of a toiletry bag. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 The bathrooms are large and most feature bathtubs, with toiletries by Aesop. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 The department claimed that all detainees are given three meals daily—evaluated by certified dietitians—as well as clean water, clothes, bedding, and toiletries. Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 June 2026 Toss expired toiletries, old school papers, worn clothes, and unused winter gear to simplify your space. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toiletry

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toiletry was in 1917

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“Toiletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toiletry. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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toiletry

noun
toi·​let·​ry ˈtȯi-lə-trē How to pronounce toiletry (audio)
plural toiletries
: something (as a soap, lotion, toothpaste, or cologne) used in grooming oneself
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